Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower ball joint into the opening in lower control arm (1).
- Use J9519-9, J 9519-18 and J 9519-23 in order to press in the ball joint until it extends all the way through the lower control arm (1).
Fit the ball joint firmly into the lower control arm. If the ball joint does not fit firmly into the lower control arm, replace the lower control arm.
- Align the install the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Install the lower control arm nut.
Tighten
Tighten the lower control arm nut to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
Important: Never loosen the control arm nut in order to align the cotter pin slot. You may over-torque the control arm nut up to 1/6 of a turn.
- Install a new lower control arm cotter pin.
- Remove the floor jack from under the lower control arm (1).
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .